Karim Derardja

Work Experience

Volvo Group Belgium

Sep 2022 - Present -2 yrs, 9 months

Belgium

Job Details:Technical Dealer Support Engineer: - Renault truck/LCV: spare parts & technical documentation. - Volvo buses: service & maintenance, troubleshooting/fault tracing, diagnostics (tests, calibration and control unit programming). - Diesel, hybrid and electric buses. - Function groups; engine, transmission, electrical system (low/high voltage), braking, suspension, steering, HVAC, doors.

Nova Bus (Volvo Group Canada)

Apr 2019 - Feb 2022 -2 yrs, 10 months

Canada

Job Details:- Develop and provide customised on-the-job training on vehicle systems design, operation and maintenance. - Modules: 24V electrical and pneumatic systems, ramp, HVAC, doors, CAN networks. - Hybrid & Electric Buses: powertrain, high-voltage safety & decommissioning, battery packs, power distribution, pantograph/depot charging, thermal management, HV equipment. - Participants: operators, mechanics, technicians, engineers and in-house trainers. - Main clients: Montreal (QC), Toronto (ON)

Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia

Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 -6 yrs, 9 months

Saudi Arabia

Job Details:- Teach electrical and mechanical engineering courses to local students in a two-year vocational degree program. - Supervise hands-on activities on mechanical, electrical & instrumentation benches. - Design and develop syllabi and courses.

PGCPSE in Education
The Open University
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 - 2 yr
MSc in Engineering Science - Energy and Propulsion
University of Paris - Nanterre
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 - 2 yr
BSc in Mechanical and thermal Engineering
University of Paris-nanterre
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 - 4 yr